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E2620
First Edition
June 2006
Copyright 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
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Contents
Notices ........................................................................................................ vii
Safety information .................................................................................... viii
About this guide ......................................................................................... ix
P5B specifcations summary ..................................................................... xi
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2
1.3.1 Product highlights ........................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features ............................................. 1-3
1.3.3 ASUS Special features ................................................... 1-5
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-2
2.2.1 Placement direction ........................................................ 2-2
2.2.2 Screw holes .................................................................... 2-2
2.2.3 Motherboard layout ......................................................... 2-3
2.2.4 Layout contents ............................................................... 2-4
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-6
2.3.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-7
2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan ........................................ 2-9
2.4 System memory ......................................................................... 2-13
2.4.1 Overview ....................................................................... 2-13
2.4.2 Memory confgurations .................................................. 2-13
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-16
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-16
2.5 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 2-17
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-17
2.5.2 Confguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-17
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ................................................... 2-18
2.5.4 PCI slots ........................................................................ 2-19
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots ..................................................... 2-19
2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot ..................................................... 2-19
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2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................ 2-20
2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-22
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-22
2.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-24
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the frst time ........................................................ 3-1
3.2 Powering off the computer .......................................................... 3-2
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function .................................... 3-2
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .............................. 3-2
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1
4.1.1 Creating a bootable foppy disk ....................................... 4-1
4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ................................................... 4-2
4.1.3 AFUDOS utility ................................................................ 4-3
4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 4-5
4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 4-7
4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................. 4-10
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen .........................................................4-11
4.2.2 Menu bar ........................................................................4-11
4.2.3 Navigation keys ..............................................................4-11
4.2.4 Menu items ................................................................... 4-12
4.2.5 Sub-menu items ............................................................ 4-12
4.2.6 Confguration felds ....................................................... 4-12
4.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................. 4-12
4.2.8 Scroll bar ....................................................................... 4-12
4.2.9 General help ................................................................. 4-12
4.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 4-13
4.3.1 System Time ................................................................. 4-13
4.3.2 System Date ................................................................. 4-13
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ......................................................... 4-13
4.3.4 SATA 1, 2, 3, 4 .............................................................. 4-14
4.3.5 IDE Confguration .......................................................... 4-15
4.3.6 System Information ....................................................... 4-16
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4.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-17
4.4.1 JumperFree Confguration ............................................ 4-17
4.4.2 USB Confguration ........................................................ 4-19
4.4.3 CPU Confguration ........................................................ 4-20
4.4.4 Chipset .......................................................................... 4-21
4.4.5 Onboard Device Confguration ...................................... 4-22
4.4.6 PCI PnP ........................................................................ 4-24
4.5 Power menu ................................................................................ 4-25
4.5.1 Suspend Mode .............................................................. 4-25
4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ........................................ 4-25
4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .......................................................... 4-25
4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ....................................................... 4-25
4.5.5 APM Confguration ........................................................ 4-26
4.5.6 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 4-27
4.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-28
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 4-28
4.6.2 Boot Settings Confguration ......................................... 4-29
4.6.3 Security ......................................................................... 4-30
4.7 Tools menu ................................................................................. 4-32
4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 .......................................................... 4-32
4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profle ......................................................... 4-33
4.8 Exit menu .................................................................................... 4-34
Chapter 5: Software support
5.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 5-1
5.2 Support CD information .............................................................. 5-1
5.2.1 Running the support CD ................................................. 5-1
5.2.2 Drivers menu ................................................................... 5-2
5.2.3 Utilities menu .................................................................. 5-3
5.2.4 Make Disk menu ............................................................. 5-4
5.2.5 Manuals menu ................................................................ 5-5
5.2.6 ASUS Contact information .............................................. 5-6
5.2.7 Other information ............................................................ 5-6
5.3 Software information ................................................................... 5-8
5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 ........................................................... 5-8
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5.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II ......................................................... 5-10
5.3.3 ASUS AI Suite ............................................................... 5-16
5.3.4 ASUS AI Gear ............................................................... 5-18
5.3.5 ASUS AI Nap ................................................................ 5-19
5.3.6 SoundMAX
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Appendix: CPU features
A.1 Intel
EM64T ..................................................................................A-1
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
Extreme/ Pentium
D/ Pentium
4/ Celeron
D
processors
Compatible with Intel
ICH8
System bus 1066/800/533 MHz
Memory Dual-channel memory architecture
- 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered
non-ECC DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules
- Supports up to 8 GB system memory
Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot
3 x PCI Express x1 slots
3 x PCI slots
Storage Intel
ICH8 supports:
- 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors support six
Serial ATA devices
JMicron
P5B motherboard!
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it
another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the
items in your package with the list below.
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ASUS P5B
I/O modules 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module
Cables 2 x Serial ATA cable kit
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
1 x Floppy disk drive cable
Accessories I/O shield
1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, system panel;
Retail version only)
Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD
Documentation User guide
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1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Green ASUS
This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Unions Restriction
on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision
of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard
consumers health while minimizing the impact on the environment.
LGA775 Intel
Core2/Pentium
D/Pentium
4/Pentium
Extreme and Celeron
D
processors.
Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on
the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer
immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP
cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost
of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.
Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes
with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts
resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/
incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
Make sure the AC power is off before you install the CPU.
If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the
CHA_FAN connector to ensure system stability.
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3. Lift the load lever in the direction of
the arrow to a 135 angle.
2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is
released from the retention tab.
Retention tab
Load lever
This side of the socket box
should face you.
PnP cap
A
B
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you
are installing a CPU.
2.3.1 Installing the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you
and the load lever is on your left.
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5. Position the CPU over the
socket, making sure that
the gold triangle is on the
bottom-left corner of the
socket then ft the socket
alignment key into the
CPU notch.
Alignment key
Gold triangle mark
6. Close the load plate (A), then
push the load lever (B) until it
snaps into the retention tab.
7. If installing a dual-core CPU,
connect the chassis fan cable
to the CHA_FAN1 connector to
ensure system stability.
A
B
The CPU fts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the
socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!
The motherboard supports Intel
Enhanced
Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
Technology
(EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more
information on these CPU features.
4. Lift the load plate with your thumb
and forefnger to a 100 angle (A),
then push the PnP cap from the load
plate window to remove (B).
Load plate
A
B
CPU notch
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Fastener
Motherboard hole
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan
The Intel
XP Professional x64
Server Edition
Some old-version DDR2-800/667 DIMMs may not match Intel
s
On-Die-Termination (ODT) requirement and will automatically downgrade to
run at DDR2-533. If this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the
ODT value.
Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with CL=4 will be downgraded to run
at DDR2-667 by default setting. If you want to operate with lower latency,
adjust the memory timing manually.
Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-667 with CL=3 will be downgraded to run
at DDR2-533 by default setting. If you want to operate with lower latency,
adjust the memory timing manually.
ASUS P5B 2-15
Qualifed Vendors Lists (QVL)
512MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC SS KVR800D2N5/512
256MB SAMSUNG K4T56083QF-ZCE7 SS M378T3253FZ3-CE7
512MB Infneon HYB18T256800AF25F DS HYS64T64020HU25FA
512MB Hynix HY5PS12821BFP-S5 SS HYMP564U64BP8-S5
1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821BFP-S5 DS HYMP512U64BP8-S5
1024MB MICRON 5ZD22D9GKX DS MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4
512MB A-DATA AD29608A8A-25EG SS M20AD6G3H3160I1E5E
Size Vendor Chip No. Side(s) Part No. A B C
DIMM support
DDR2 800
512MB SAMSUNG K4T56083QF-ZCE6 DS M378T6453FZ0-CE6
512MB SAMSUNG ZCE6K4T51083QC SS M378T6553CZ0-CE6
512MB Infneon HYB18T512800AF3S SS HYS64T64000HU3SA
256MB Infneon HYB18T512160BF3S SS HYS64T32000HU3SB
512MB Infneon HYB18T512800BF3S SS HYS64T64000HU3SB
1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 DS HYMP512U64AP8-Y5
512MB ELPIDA E5108AE-6E-E SS EBE51UD8AEFA-6E-E
512MB A-DATA E5108AE-6E-E N/A N/A
512MB Transcend E5108AE-6E-E SS TS64MLQ64V6J
Size Vendor Chip No Side(s) Part No. A B C
DIMM support
DDR2 667
Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided
DIMM support:
A Supports one module inserted into any slot as Singlechannel memory confguration.
B - Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as
one pair of Dualchannel memory confguration.
C - Supports four modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of
Dualchannel memory confguration.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL.
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2.4.3 Installing a DIMM
Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other
system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the
motherboard and the components.
To install a DIMM:
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing
the retaining clips outward.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket
such that the notch on the DIMM
matches the break on the socket.
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the DIMM
is properly seated.
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM
To remove a DIMM:
1. Simultaneously press the retaining
clips outward to unlock the DIMM.
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fts in only one direction. Do
not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.
The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR
DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets.
Unlocked retaining clip
DDR2 DIMM notch
Support the DIMM lightly with
your fngers when pressing the
retaining clips. The DIMM might
get damaged when it fips out with
extra force.
DDR2 DIMM notch
1
2
3
1
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2.5 Expansion slots
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections
describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card:
1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with
it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a
chassis).
3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw
for later use.
4. Align the card connector with the slot and press frmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
6. Replace the system cover.
2.5.2 Confguring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, confgure it by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See
Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion
cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard
components.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support Share
IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conficts will
arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card
inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details.
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2.5.3 Interrupt assignments
Standard interrupt assignments
IRQ Priority Standard Function
0 1 System Timer
1 2 Keyboard Controller
2 Re-direct to IRQ#9
3 12 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
4 13 Communications Port (COM1)*
5 14 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
6 15 Floppy Disk Controller
7 16 Printer Port (LPT1)*
8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9 4 ACPI*
10 5 SMBus Controller*
11 6 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
12 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port*
13 8 Numeric Data Processor
14 9 IDEIRQ (legacy mode, combined mapped as primary),
SMasterATA1 (Master), SATA3 (Secondary)
15 10 IDEIRQ (legacy mode, combined mapped as secondary),
SATA2 (Master), SATA4 (Secondary)
* These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A B C D E F G H
PCI1 shared
PCI2 shared
PCI3 shared
PCIEX16_1 shared
PCIEX1_1 shared
PCIEX1_2 shared
PCIEX1_3 shared
On-board ESATA, SATA_RAID shared
On-board PRI_IDE shared
On-board HD Audio (ADI1988A) shared
On-board GbEthernet (RTL8111B) shared
USB 2.0 EHCI#1 shared
USB12 OBCI#1 shared
USB34 OBCI#2 shared
USB56 OBCI#3 shared
USB 2.0 EHCI#1 shared
USB78 OBCI#4 shared
USB910 OBCI#5 shared
SATA1, SATA2 (ICH8) shared
SATA3, SATA4 (ICH8) shared
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2.5.4 PCI slots
The PCI slots support cards such as
a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card,
and other cards that comply with PCI
specifcations. The fgure shows a LAN
card installed on a PCI slot.
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots
This motherboard supports PCI Express
x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other
cards that comply with the PCI Express
specifcations. The following fgure
shows a network card installed on the
PCI Express x1 slot.
2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot
This motherboard supports PCI Express
x16 graphic cards that comply with the
PCI Express specifcations. The fgure
shows a graphics card installed on the
PCI Express x16 slot.
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2.6 Jumper
1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.
You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters
by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery
powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such
as system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the onboard battery.
3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on
pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.
4. Reinstall the battery.
5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup
to re-enter data.
You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to
overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU
Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS
can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.
Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off is required prior using C.P.R.
function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the
power cord before reboot the system.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper
default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
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CLRTC
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Clear CMOS
(Default)
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3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature.
Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press
a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires
an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a
corresponding setting in the BIOS.
2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1234, USBPW5678, USBPW910)
Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode
(CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using
the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep
modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced
power mode).
The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can
provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise,
the system would not power up.
The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply
capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.
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USBPW1234
(Default)
+5V +5VSB
2 3 1 2
1
2
USBPW910
+5V
(Default)
+5VSB
3
2
USBPW5678
(Default)
+5V +5VSB
2 3 1 2
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P5B Keyboard Power Setting
(Default)
+5V +5VSB
KBPWR
2 3 1 2
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2.7 Connectors
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors
1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.
2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other
devices.
3. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Realtek
Pentium
Extreme 3.73GHz
Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4)
Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT
Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive
Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2)
Optical drive: DVD-RW
12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V)
These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs
are designed to ft these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper
orientation and push down frmly until the connectors completely ft.
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EATXPWR
EATX12V
+3 Volts
+3 Volts
Ground
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
Ground
Ground
Power OK
+5V Standby
+12 Volts
-5 Volts
+5 Volts
+3 Volts
-12 Volts
Ground
Ground
Ground
PSON#
Ground
+5 Volts
+12 Volts
+3 Volts
+5 Volts
Ground
GND GND
+12V DC +12V DC
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System power LED (2-pin PLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis
power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when
you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity
LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or fashes when data is
read from or written to the HDD.
System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The
speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button
turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending
on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds
while the system is ON turns the system OFF.
Reset button (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system
reboot without turning off the system power.
13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
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Q-Connector (system panel)
You can use ASUS Q-Connector to connect / disconnect chassis front panel
cables by only a few steps. Directions below shows how to install ASUS Q-
Connector.
Step2.
Properly install the ASUS Q-Connector to the
System panel connctor.
Step1.
Connect correct front panel to ASUS Q-
Connector frst. You can refer to the marking
on Q-Connector itself to know the detail pin
defnition.
Step3.
Front panel functions are enabled.
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3
Powering up
This chapter describes the power up
sequence, the vocal POST messages,
and ways of shutting down the system.
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Chapter summary
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3.1 Starting up for the frst time ........................................................ 3-1
3.2 Turning off the computer ............................................................. 3-2
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3.1 Starting up for the frst time
1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.
2. Be sure that all switches are secured.
3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system
chassis.
4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge
protector.
5. Turn on the devices in the following order:
a. Monitor
b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
c. System power
6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case
lights up. For systems withATX power supplies, the system LED lights up
when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor complies with green
standards or if it has a power standby feature, the monitor LED may light up
or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on.
The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are
running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional
messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30
seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed
a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your
retailer for assistance.
AMI BIOS beep codes
Beep Description Error
One beep Keyboard controller error
Refresh Time error
No master drive detected
Two continuous beeps followed by Floppy controller failure
two short beeps
Two continuous beeps followed by Hardware component failure
four short beeps
7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the
instructions in Chapter 4.
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3.2 Turning off the computer
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function
If you are using Windows
2000:
1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down...
2. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK
button to shut down the computer.
3. The power supply should turn off after Windows
shuts down.
If you are using Windows
XP or later version:
1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer.
2. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer.
3. The power supply should turn off after Windows
shuts down.
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch
While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts
the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting.
Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the
soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section 4.5 Power Menu
in Chapter 4 for details.
4
BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change
the system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus. Detailed descriptions
of the BIOS parameters are also
provided.
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Chapter summary
4
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1
4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................. 4-10
4.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 4-13
4.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-17
4.5 Power menu ................................................................................ 4-26
4.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-30
4.7 Tools menu ................................................................................. 4-34
4.8 Exit menu .................................................................................... 4-36
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4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic
Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.
1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a foppy disk, USB Flash, or the
motherboard support CD during POST.)
2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable foppy
disk.)
3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable foppy, USB
Flash disk, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS fle fails or gets
corrupted.)
4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows
environment.)
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
4.1.1 Creating a bootable foppy disk
1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable foppy disk.
DOS environment
a. Insert a 1.44MB foppy disk into the drive.
b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>.
Windows
XP environment
a. Insert a 1.44 MB foppy disk to the foppy disk drive.
b. Click Start from the Windows
2000 environment
To create a set of boot disks for Windows
2000:
a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB foppy disk into the drive.
b. Insert the Windows
SpeedStep
Pentium
4 or
later CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
Technology (EIST).
4.4.4 Chipset
The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an
item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
Chipset Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause the system to malfunction.
NorthBridge Confguration
North Bridge chipset Confguration
Confgure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]
Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]
PEG Port Confguration
PEG Force x1 [Disabled]
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Confgure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]
When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to the
DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can manually set the
DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items. The following sub-items
appear when this item is Disabled. Confguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
DRAM CAS# Latency [5]
Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the
data actually becomes available. Confguration options: [3] [4] [5] [6]
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [6 DRAM Clocks]
Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the
read/write command. Confguration options: [2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM
Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks] [6 DRAM Clocks]
DRAM RAS# Precharge [6 DRAM Clocks]
Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR
SDRAM. Confguration options: [2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM
Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks] [6 DRAM Clocks]
DRAM RAS# Activate to Precha [15 DRAM Clocks]
Confguration options: [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks]...[18 DRAM Clocks]
Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]
Allows you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device.
Confguration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI]
PEG Force x1 [Disabled]
Confguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
4.4.5 Onboard Devices Confguration
HD Audio Controller [Enabled]
Front Panel Support Type [AC97]
Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled]
LAN Option ROM [Disabled]
JMicron SATA/PATA Controller [Enabled]
JMicron SATA Controller Mode [AHCI]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Parallel Port Address [378]
Parallel Port Mode [ECP]
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]
HD Audio Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the High Defnition Audio controller.
Confguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Front Panel Support Type [AC97]
Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy
AC97 or highdefnition audio depending on the audio standard that the front
panel audio module supports. Confguration options: [AC97][HD Audio]
Onboard PCIE Gb LAN [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCIE Gigabit LAN controller.
Confguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
LAN Option ROM [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller.
This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to Enabled.
Confguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
JMicron SATA/PATA Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the JMicron SATA/PATA controller.
Confguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
JMicron SATA Controller Mode [AHCI]
Allows you to set the JMicron SATA controller mode.This item appears only
when the JMicron SATA/PATA Controller item is set to Enabled.
Confguration options: [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID]
The JMicron PATA controller keeps IDE mode.
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Confguration options:
[Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]
Parallel Port Address [378]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.
Confguration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC]
Parallel Port Mode [ECP]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.
Confguration options: [Normal] [Bidirectional] [EPP] [ECP]
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]
Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item
allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA.
Confguration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3]
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]
Confguration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]
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4.4.6 PCI PnP
The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP
devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either
PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA
devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect
feld values can cause the system to malfunction.
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.
Plug And Play O/S [No]
PCI Latency Timer [64]
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]
Palette Snooping [Disabled]
IRQ-3 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-4 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-5 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-7 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-9 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-10 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-11 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-14 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-15 assigned to [PCI Device]
Plug and Play O/S [No]
When set to [No], BIOS confgures all the devices in the system. When set to
[Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system
confgures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Confguration options:
[No] [Yes]
PCI Latency Timer [64]
Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency
timer register. Confguration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248]
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]
When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for
an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even
if requested. Confguration options: [No] [Yes]
Palette Snooping [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that
an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function
correctly. Confguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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4.5 Power menu
The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced
Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the
confguration options.
4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]
Allows you to select the Advanced Confguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state
to be used for system suspend. Confguration options: [S1 Only] [Auto]
4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled]
Allows you to determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume.
Confguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]
Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Confguration and Power Interface
(ACPI) 2.0 specifcations. Confguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Confguration and Power Interface
(ACPI) support in the ApplicationSpecifc Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set
to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list.
Confguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Suspend Mode [Auto]
Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled]
ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
APM Confguration
Hardware Monitor
IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]
When set to [PCI Device], the specifc IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices.
When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Confguration
options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]
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4.5.5 APM Confguration
APM Confguration
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Power On By External Modems [Disabled]
Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]
Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]
When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to
Last State, the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state
was before the AC power loss.
Confguration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is
set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute,
and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Confguration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
Power On By External Modems [Disabled]
This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer
when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode.
Confguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and
applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the frst
try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off
causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.
Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a
PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides
at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Confguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a
PCIE LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides
at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Confguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Allows you to use specifc keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This
feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Confguration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [CtrlEsc] [Power Key]
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on
the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on
the +5VSB lead. Confguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
4.5.6 Hardware Monitor
Hardware Monitor
CPU Temperature [48C/118F]
MB Temperature [38C/100F]
CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [Ignored]
CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]
Chassis Fan1 Speed [N/A]
Chassis Fan2 Speed [N/A]
Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled]
Power Fan Speed (RPM)
VCORE Voltage [ 1.320V]
3.3V Voltage [ 3.345V]
5V Voltage [ 5.094V]
12V Voltage [11.880V]
CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]
MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard
and CPU temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected
temperatures.
CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU
fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the
motherboard, the feld shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the
detected speed.
CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the QFan control. Confguration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
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Chassis Fan1/Fan2 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed
in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specifc feld
shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed.
Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the chassis QFan control. Confguration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
Power Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the power fan speed
in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specifc feld
shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed.
VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through
the onboard voltage regulators.
4.6 Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item
then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
Boot settings
Boot Device Priority
Boot Settings Confguration
Security
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority
Boot Device Priority
1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE]
2nd Boot Device [PM-ST330620A]
3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S360]
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4.6.2 Boot Settings Confguration
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Boot Settings Confguration
Quick Boot [Enabled]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]
Wait For F1 If Error [Enabled]
Hit DEL Message Display [Enabled]
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]
Allows BIOS to skip
certain tests while
booting. This will
decrease the time
needed to boot the
system.
Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2 feature.
Quick Boot [Enabled]
Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while
booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled],
BIOS performs all the POST items.
Confguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.
Confguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Sets the display mode for option ROM.
Confguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.
Confguration options: [Off] [On]
PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse.
Confguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
Wait for F1 If Error [Enabled]
When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error
occurs. Confguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.
The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of
devices installed in the system. Confguration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled]
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If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS
Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6 Jumpers for information on how
to erase the RTC RAM.
Hit DEL Message Display [Enabled]
When set to Enabled, the system displays the message Press DEL to run Setup
during POST. Confguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.
Confguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
4.6.3 Security
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select
an item then press <Enter> to display the confguration options.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Security Settings
Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password
Change User Passward
<Enter> to change
password.
<Enter> again to
disabled password.
Change Supervisor Password
Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor
Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a
password, this item shows Installed.
To set a Supervisor Password:
1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters
and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.
3. Confrm the password when prompted.
The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your
password.
To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user
password.
To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then
press <Enter>. The message Password Uninstalled appears.
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After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to
change other security settings.
User Access Level [Full Access]
This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.
Confguration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]
No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.
View Only allows access but does not allow change to any feld.
Limited allows changes only to selected felds, such as Date and Time.
Full Access allows viewing and changing all the felds in the Setup utility.
Change User Password
Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on
top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this
item shows Installed.
To set a User Password:
1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>.
2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six
letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.
3. Confrm the password when prompted.
The message Password Installed appears after you set your password
successfully.
To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password.
Clear User Password
Select this item to clear the user password.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Security Settings
Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password
User Access Level [Full Access]
Change User Password
Clear User Password
Password Check [Setup]
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Password Check [Setup]
When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup
utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing
Setup and booting the system.
Confguration options: [Setup] [Always]
4.7 Tools menu
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS O.C.Profle
4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2
Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confrmation
message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No],
then press <Enter> to confrm your choice. Please see page 42, section 4.1.2 for
details.
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00
Current ROM
Update ROM
A:
Note
[Enter] Select or Load [B] Backup [ESC] Exit
[Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move
FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005
PATH: A:\
BOARD: P5B
VER: 0144 [0000]
DATE: 05/20/06
BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown
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Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Tools
O.C. PROFILE Confguration
O.C. Profle 1 Status : Not Installed
O.C. Profle 2 Status : Not Installed
Save to Profle 1
Load from Profle 1
Save to Profle 2
Load from Profle 2
Start O.C. Profle
Save to Profle 1
4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profle
This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.
Save to Profe 1/2
Allows you to save the current BIOS fle to the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to save
the fle.
Load from Profle 1/2
Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press
<Enter> to load the fle.
Start O.C. Profle
Allows you to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Press <Enter> to run the
utility.
ASUSTek O.C. Profle Utility V1.00
Current CMOS
Restore CMOS
A:
Note
[Enter] Select or Load [B] Backup [ESC] Exit
[Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move
FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005
PATH: A:\
BOARD: P5B
VER: 0144 [0000]
DATE: 05/20/06
BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown
This function can support devices such as USB fash disk or foppy disk
with FAT 32/16 format only.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent
the system boot failure!
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Exit & Discard Changes
Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to
the Setup program. If you made changes to felds other than System Date, System
Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confrmation before exiting.
Discard Changes
This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the
previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confrmation appears. Select
OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.
Load Setup Defaults
This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the
Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confrmation
window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or
make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.
Exit & Save Changes
Once you are fnished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit
menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard
backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned
off. When you select this option, a confrmation window appears. Select OK to save
changes and exit.
4.8 Exit menu
Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options
from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.
The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the
BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
Exit Options
Exit & Save Changes
Exit & Discard Changes
Discard Changes
Load Setup Defaults
If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the
program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes
before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting.
5
Software
support
This chapter describes the contents
of the support CD that comes with the
motherboard package.
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Chapter summary
5
5.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 5-1
5.2 Support CD information .............................................................. 5-1
5.3 Software information ................................................................... 5-8
5.4 RAID confgurations .................................................................. 5-24
5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk ....................................................... 5-33
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If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support
CD to locate the fle ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the
ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.
Click an item to install
5.1 Installing an operating system
This motherboard supports Windows
XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better
compatibility and system stability.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without
notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.
Click an icon to display
support CD/motherboard
information
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5.2.2 Drivers menu
The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed
devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard
Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard.
Intel Chipset Inf Update Program
Installs the Intel
chipset Inf update program.
SoundMAX ADI1988 Audio Driver
Installs the SoundMAX
environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network
or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
ASUS PC Probe II
This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages,
and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer
in healthy operating condition.
Anti-Virus Utility
The anti-virus application scans, identifes, and removes computer viruses. View
the online help for detailed information.
ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0
Installs the Adobe
Acrobat
9.0c is a
multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX
improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching
TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Visit the
Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates.
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5.2.5 Manuals menu
The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to
open the folder of the user manual.
Most user manual fles are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe
Acrobat
Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual fle.
5.2.6 ASUS Contact information
Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also fnd
this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
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Browse this CD
Displays the support CD contents in graphical format.
5.2.7 Other information
The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the
motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the
specifed information.
Motherboard Info
Displays the general specifcations of the motherboard.
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Technical support Form
Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fll out when
requesting technical support.
Filelist
Displays the contents of the support CD in text format.
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5.3 Software information
Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide
you through the installation. View the online help or readme fle that came with the
software application for more information.
5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2
The ASUS MyLogo2 utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the
image that appears on screen during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). The ASUS
MyLogo2 is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from
the support CD. See section 5.2.3 Utilities menu for details.
To launch the ASUS MyLogo2:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Refer to section 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility
for details.
2. Select Options from the drop down menu, then click Next.
3. Check the option Launch MyLogo to replace system boot logo before fashing
BIOS, then click Next.
4. Select Update BIOS from a fle from the drop down menu, then click Next.
5. When prompted, locate the new BIOS fle, then click Next. The ASUS
MyLogo2 window appears.
6. From the left window pane, select the
folder that contains the image you
intend to use as your boot logo.
Before using the ASUS MyLogo2, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy
of your original BIOS fle, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS
website. See section 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility.
Make sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to [Enabled]
if you wish to use ASUS MyLogo2. See section 4.6.2 Boot Settings
Confguration.
You can create your own boot logo image in GIF, JPG, or BMP fle formats.
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9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, fash the original BIOS to
load the new boot logo.
10. After fashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo
during POST.
8. Adjust the boot image to your desired
size by selecting a value on the Ratio
box.
7. When the logo images appear on the
right window pane, select an image to
enlarge by clicking on it.
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5.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II
PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computers vital components, and detects
and alerts you of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan
rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Because PC
Probe II is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer the moment
you turn it on. With this utility, you are assured that your computer is always at a
healthy operating condition.
Installing PC Probe II
To install PC Probe II on your computer:
1. Place the support CD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears
if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.
If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support
CD to locate the setup.exe fle from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Double-click
the setup.exe fle to start installation.
2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II.
3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.
Launching PC Probe II
You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the
Windows
desktop.
To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows
taskbar. Click this icon to close or restore the application.
Using PC Probe II
Main window
The PC Probe II main window allows
you to view the current status of
your system and change the utility
confguration. By default, the main
window displays the Preference section.
You can close or restore the Preference
section by clicking on the triangle on the
main window right handle.
Click to close the
Preference panel
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Button Function
Opens the Confguration window
Opens the Report window
Opens the Desktop Management Interface window
Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window
Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window
Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window
Shows/Hides the Preference section
Minimizes the application
Closes the application
Sensor alert
When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red,
as the illustrations below show.
When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to the
Monitor panels section for details.
Preferences
You can customize the application using the
Preference section in the main window. Click
the box before each preference to activate or
deactivate.
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Changing the monitor panels position
To change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click
the arrow down button of the Scheme options, then select another
position from the list box. Click OK when fnished.
Moving the monitor panels
All monitor panels move together using a magnetic effect. If you want
to detach a monitor panel from the group, click
the horseshoe magnet icon. You can now move
or reposition the panel independently.
Hardware monitor panels
The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as
fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages.
The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and
rectangular (small). When you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the
Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computers desktop.
Large display
Small display
Click to
increase
value
Click to
decrease
value
Adjusting the sensor threshold value
You can adjust the sensor threshold value
in the monitor panel by clicking the or
buttons. You can also adjust the threshold
values using the Confg window.
You cannot adjust the sensor threshold
values in a small monitoring panel.
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Monitoring sensor alert
The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the
threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below.
Large display
Small display
WMI browser
Click to display the
WMI (Windows Management
Instrumentation) browser. This
browser displays various Windows
management information. Click an
item from the left panel to display on
the right panel. Click the plus sign (+)
before WMI Information to display the
available information.
You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner
of the browser.
DMI browser
Click to display the DMI
(Desktop Management Interface)
browser. This browser displays various
desktop and system information.
Click the plus sign (+) before DMI
Information to display the available
information.
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PCI browser
Click to display the PCI
(Peripheral Component Interconnect)
browser. This browser provides
information on the PCI devices installed
on your system. Click the plus sign
(+) before the PCI Information item to
display available information.
Usage
The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive
space, and memory usage. Click to display the Usage browser.
CPU usage
The CPU tab displays real-time CPU
usage in line graph representation.
If the CPU has an enabled Hyper-
-Threading, two separate line graphs
display the operation of the two logical
processors.
Hard disk drive space usage
The Hard Disk tab displays the used
and available hard disk drive space.
The left panel of the tab lists all logical
drives. Click a hard disk drive to display
the information on the right panel. The
pie chart at the bottom of the window
represents the used (blue) and the
available HDD space.
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Memory usage
The Memory tab shows both used
and available physical memory. The
pie chart at the bottom of the window
represents the used (blue) and the
available physical memory.
Confguring PC Probe II
Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values.
The Confg window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The Sensor/
Threshold tab enables you to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold
values. The Preference tab allows you to customize sensor alerts, or change the
temperature scale.
Loads the default
threshold values for
each sensor
Applies your
changes
Cancels or
ignores your
changes
Loads your saved
confguration
Saves your
confguration
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5.3.3 ASUS AI Suite
ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear, AI N.O.S., AI Booster, AI Nap, and
Q-Fan utilities easily.
Installing AI Suite
To install AI Suite on your computer:
1. Place the support CD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears
if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.
2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite.
3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.
Launching AI Suite
You can launch the AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows
desktop.
To launch the AI Suite from the Windows
taskbar.
Click this icon to close or restore the application.
Using AI Suite
Click the AI N.O.S., AI Gear, AI Nap, AI Booster, or Q-Fan icon to launch the utility,
or click the Normal icon to restore the system to normal state.
Press to launch AI Gear
Press to launch AI Nap
Press to launch AI N.O.S.
Press to launch Q-Fan Press to launch AI Booster
Press to restore to normal
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Other feature buttons
Click on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window.
Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from
degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit.
Displays the CPU/
system temperature,
CPU/memory/PCIE
voltage, and CPU/
chassis fan speed
Displays the FSB/CPU
frequency
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5.3.4 ASUS AI Gear
ASUS AI Gear provides four system performance options that allows you to select
the best performance setting for your computing needs. This easy-to-use utility
adjusts the processor frequency and vCore voltage to minimize system noise and
power consumption.
After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch AI Gear by
clicking the AI Gear icon on the AI Suite main windows.
Shift the gear to the performance setting that you like.
Maximum
Performance
Medium
Performance
High
Performance
Maximum
Power Saving
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5.3.5 ASUS AI Nap
This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer
whenever you are away. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and
a more quiet system operation.
After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the AI Nap
utility by clicking the AI Nap icon on the AI Suite main windows. Click Yes on the
confrmation screen.
To exit AI Nap mode, press the system power or mouse button then click Yes on
the confrmation screen.
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5.3.6 SoundMAX
audio utility.
If the SoundMAX
requires Microsoft
Windows
.
Jack Retasking function works on High Defnition front panel audio ports
only.
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From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX
Control Panel.
Audio Setup Wizard
By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX
RAID Confguration
The JMicron
Windows
2000/XP
operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set.
5.5.1 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk without
entering the OS
To create a RAID/SATA driver disk without entering the OS:
1. Boot your computer.
2. Press <Del> during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility.
3. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device.
4. Insert the support CD into the optical drive.
5. Save changes and exit BIOS.
6. Press any key when the system prompts Press any key to boot from the
optical drive.
7. When the menu appears, press <1> to create a RAID driver disk.
8. Insert a formatted foppy disk into the foppy drive then press <Enter>.
9. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.
5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows
:
1. Start Windows
.
2. Place the motherboard support CD into the optical drive.
3. When the Drivers menu appears, click JMicron JMB363 Driver Disk to
create a JMicron RAID driver disk.
4. Insert a foppy disk into the foppy disk drive.
5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.
Write-protect the foppy disk to avoid computer virus infection.
To install the RAID driver:
1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to
install third-party SCSI or RAID driver.
2. Press <F6> then insert the foppy disk with RAID driver into the foppy disk
drive.
3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
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A
CPU features
The Appendix describes the CPU
features and technologies that the
motherboard supports.
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Chapter summary
A
A.1 Intel
EM64T ..................................................................................A-1
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
EM64T
The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel
Pentium
4 LGA775
processors running on 32-bit operating systems.
The motherboard comes with a BIOS fle that supports EM64T.
You can download the latest BIOS fle from the ASUS website
(www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS fle.
See Chapter 4 for details.
Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EM64T feature.
Visit www.microsoft.com for more information on Windows
64-bit OS.
Using the Intel
EM64T feature
To use the Intel
EM64T feature:
1. Install an Intel
Pentium
EM64T.
2. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows
Technology (EIST)
The motherboard comes with a BIOS fle that supports EIST.
You can download the latest BIOS fle from the ASUS website
(www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. See
Chapter 4 for details.
Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EIST feature.
A.2.1 System requirements
Before using EIST, check your system if it meets the following requirements:
Intel
Pentium
XP SP2/Windows
Server
2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions)
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A.2.2 Using the EIST
To use the EIST feature:
1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup.
2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Confguration,
then press <Enter>.
3. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to [Automatic],
then press <Enter>. See page 4-22 for details.
4. Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup.
5. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the desktop, then
select Properties from the pop-up menu.
6. When the Display Properties window
appears, click the Screen Saver tab.
7. Click the Power button on the
Monitor power section to open the
Power Options Properties window.
8. On the Power schemes section, click
, then select any option except
Home/Offce Desktop or Always
On.
9. Click Apply, then click OK.
10. Close the Display Properties window.
After you adjust the power scheme,
the CPU internal frequency slightly
decreases when the CPU loading is
low.
The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating
system.
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A.3 Intel
Hyper-Threading Technology
The motherboard supports Intel
Pentium
XP/2003 Server
and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the
Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any other
operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the
BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.
Installing Windows
Pentium